International Women’s Day is being celebrated today, March 8, in recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political contributions of women.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, took to social media to mark the occasion.
In a post shared to social media, he wrote: “On International Women’s Day, we congratulate the Mother of the Nation, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, my mother Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, and every woman in the UAE and around the world. The remarkable achievements of Emirati women in various spheres of life are a testament to the steadfast support of our nation’s leadership. On this day, let’s celebrate the strength, determination, and achievements of women everywhere.”
On International Women's Day, we congratulate the Mother of the Nation, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, my mother Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, and every woman in the UAE and around the world. The remarkable achievements of Emirati women in various spheres of life are a testament to… pic.twitter.com/c8YwMOWeA3
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 8, 2024
The Mother of the Nation
Sheikha Fatima is the spouse of the UAE founder, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Her Highness is regarded as the pioneer of women’s work in the UAE and a supporter of women’s rights and advancement. Sheikha Fatima paid special attention to women’s issues, as she believed that upon women’s empowerment and advancement rests the renaissance of society, as stated on motherofthenation.ae.
International Women’s Day 2024 Theme
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Ever since 1996, each International Women’s Day has an official theme. The first theme adopted by the UN was ‘Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future’.
Last year, the theme for IWD was #EmbraceEquity, and in 2024, the UN designated the theme as ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ with a focus on addressing economic disempowerment. The 2024 campaign theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion.’
“When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment,” the IWD website states.
